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The new Samsung Galaxy S4 has more sensors than the most...

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:08:35 -0400

The new Samsung Galaxy S4 has more sensors than the most high-tech hospitals. The accessibility implications are endless.

Looking into AfterShokz bone conduction headphones as a great...

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:58:09 -0400

Looking into AfterShokz bone conduction headphones as a great way for individuals who are blind to listen to VoiceOver or talking GPS while still maintaining situational awareness.

Users of Touch Bionics’ next generation “i-limb...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:06:07 -0400

Users of Touch Bionics’ next generation “i-limb ultra revolution” prosthetic device can configure parts of the hand using the companion iOS app (via Prosthetic Hand Controlled With iOS App [VIDEO]).

Now may be the time to purchase the versatile Samsung Galaxy...

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:45:00 -0400

Now may be the time to purchase the versatile Samsung Galaxy Note II ‘Phablet’ at a great price. The large screen and included stylus make the Note II ideal for low vision users. Look for an upcoming device accessibility video on our new website this spring and a hands-on event opportunity coming soon. (Photo via CBS Interactive: CNET)

In case you haven’t seen what it looks like to wear Google...

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:34:55 -0400

In case you haven’t seen what it looks like to wear Google Glasses, here is a photo of Sergey Brin of Google wearing the silver and gray frame glasses with embedded sensors and a camera (via Google Shows Off Sample Apps for Glasses - NYTimes.com)

Screenshot of ITU Gaze Tracker recognizing an eye (via In Eye...

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:39:51 -0500

Screenshot of ITU Gaze Tracker recognizing an eye (via In Eye Control, A Promise To Let Your Tablet Go Hands-Free : All Tech Considered : NPR)

The latest Android smartphone, Nexus 4, coming soon to our...

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:15:33 -0400

The latest Android smartphone, Nexus 4, coming soon to our stable of universal devices at TARGET Center.

“Using the mind to control a prosthetic arm, a computer...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:26:36 -0400

“Using the mind to control a prosthetic arm, a computer game, or a wheelchair are all things one can do today. But a new Indiegogo project aims to make the interface better and translates your mental commands into a computer action.”

The example they show on the site is playing a game using an iPad, where the rotation of a wooden block occurs when the user focuses on it. The user tilts the iPad to change the angle of the rotation. This photo depicts the Muse headband that is used to achieve this control.

These technology demos presented in Sign Language are a great...

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:54:34 -0400

These technology demos presented in Sign Language are a great resource. If only they had audio as well, they could be a great example of universal design in online content.

Normally we do not post external videos that are not captioned,...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:13:36 -0400

Normally we do not post external videos that are not captioned, but this is impressive technology and Google auto-captions are available which are also useful technology.

Source: Compliance and Safety LLC

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:32:23 -0400

Source: Compliance and Safety LLC

The power of Kinect and the open source community to enable...

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:38:28 -0400

The power of Kinect and the open source community to enable communication.

Hidden deep within this linked blog post about IOS 6 features is...

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:06:21 -0400

Hidden deep within this linked blog post about IOS 6 features is a neat little nugget: shared keyboard shortcuts across devices via iCloud.

The above photo shows a Steelcase treadmill workstation. This is...

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:20:36 -0400

The above photo shows a Steelcase treadmill workstation. This is multi-tasking at its best, walking and working at the same time. We look forward to checking out this technology at our 20th Anniversary on September 13.

The new Nokia Lumia 920 has built in Windows 8 Ease of Access,...

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:36:58 -0400

The new Nokia Lumia 920 has built in Windows 8 Ease of Access, and includes wireless charging, a universal design feature very useful to individuals with dexterity disabilities. *Note, this linked video is not captioned but the only audio is background music.

VGo, which looks like a webcam and camera at eye-level on...

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:18:11 -0400

VGo, which looks like a webcam and camera at eye-level on wheels, replicates a person in a distant location. See, hear, talk and move around as if you were there. VGo is coming to TARGET Center’s 20th Anniversary.

EyeControl TV allows you to: control your TV with your eyes,...

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:59:25 -0400

EyeControl TV allows you to: control your TV with your eyes, naturally. The man in this photo is using the speaker-bar-like device placed in front of him to control the big screen TV on the wall.

Low vision smartphone users rejoice! The new Samsung Galaxy...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:59:36 -0400

Low vision smartphone users rejoice! The new Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is a phone with a 5.5 inch screen, S Pen control, and full Android Jelly Bean accessibility.

The new Android-based Samsung Galaxy Camera is an important...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:28:47 -0400

The new Android-based Samsung Galaxy Camera is an important evolution for universal design because it includes voice control and this type of device has the capability to include other Android accessibility features.

The above photo shows the FDA approved Hollywog WiTouch device,...

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:48:40 -0400

The above photo shows the FDA approved Hollywog WiTouch device, targeting back pain through technology, not drugs.